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Spinach Bleu Cheese Dip Recipe 🧀🥬
Overview:
This Spinach Bleu Cheese Dip is a unique twist on the classic spinach dip, featuring the bold flavor of bleu cheese. It’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s super easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps!
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 3 Cups
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces nonfat cottage cheese
- 8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
- 4 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
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Blend Ingredients:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the nonfat cottage cheese, plain nonfat yogurt, and skim milk.
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Process Until Smooth:
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
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Add Remaining Ingredients:
- Add the thawed and drained frozen spinach, crumbled blue cheese, and white wine Worcestershire sauce to the blender or food processor.
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Blend Until Combined:
- Process the mixture again until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dip is smooth.
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Adjust Seasonings:
- Taste the dip and adjust the amount of blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce according to your preference. You can add more for a stronger flavor.
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Chill the Dip:
- Pour the dip into a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. This allows the dip to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
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Prepare Bread Bowl:
- While the dip is chilling, hollow out a round loaf of pumpernickel bread, leaving at least a 1/2-inch thick layer on the bottom and sides to create a “bowl.”
- Cut up the bread “insides” into cubes or chunks for dipping.
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Serve:
- Once the dip is chilled and the bread bowl is prepared, fill the bread “bowl” with the chilled spinach bleu cheese dip.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the dip with the cubed bread for dipping and enjoy the creamy, flavorful goodness!
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Customize to Taste:
- Feel free to customize the dip to your taste preferences by adding more blue cheese or Worcestershire sauce as desired.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 148.6
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
- Sodium: 445.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.6g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Protein: 8.5g
Tips:
- For a smoother texture, ensure the frozen spinach is properly thawed and drained before adding it to the dip.
- Serve the dip with an assortment of dippable items such as crackers, vegetable sticks, or breadsticks for a delicious appetizer spread.
- Adjust the amount of blue cheese and Worcestershire sauce according to your taste preferences for the perfect balance of flavors.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to several days. Just be sure to give it a good stir before serving.
With its creamy texture and bold flavor, this Spinach Bleu Cheese Dip is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving a tasty snack, this easy-to-make dip is the perfect choice!